The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 42,000
 Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 9 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi S3
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
2596
4254
4255 mm
Length
4254 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi S3
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1975 kg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
257 kg
17.25 %
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi S3
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
380 NM
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi S3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
5.03 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
83.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L